BACKSTAGE NASHVILLE! DAYTIME HIT SONGWRITERS SHOW featuring Matraca Berg , Andy Albert , Josh Phillips & Bridgette Tatum 2026

This daytime songwriters showcase brings four of Nashville's most celebrated hitmakers to the intimate stage of 3rd and Lindsley. Matraca Berg, whose pen gave us 'Strawberry Wine' and 'XXXs and OOO's', Andy Albert (co-writer of 'Thinking Bout You' and 'Bigger Houses'), Josh Phillips ('Dirt Cheap', 'Giving Her Away'), and Bridgette Tatum ('She's Country', 'Back') share the stories behind their chart-topping country hits.

Attendees can expect an afternoon of acoustic performances and insider anecdotes, with each songwriter taking turns to reveal how their songs came to life. The unplugged format at the historic venue creates a warm, living-room-like atmosphere where the craft of songwriting takes center stage. Fans of modern country music will recognize dozens of radio staples performed by the very people who wrote them.

The relaxed daytime setting allows fans to hear the stories behind hits like 'Strawberry Wine,' 'Thinking Bout You,' 'Dirt Cheap,' and 'She's Country' directly from the writers. This intimate show offers a rare glimpse into the creative process behind some of country music's biggest hits.